Castell Coch - Wikipedia
Castell Coch (Welsh for 'red castle'; Welsh pronunciation: [ˈkas.tɛɬ koːχ]) is a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle built above the village of Tongwynlais, Cardiff in Wales. The first castle on the site was built by the Normans after 1081 to protect the newly conquered town of Cardiff and control the route along the Taff Gorge .
Castell Coch - Cadw
The highly decorated interiors and rich furnishings of Castell Coch make it a dazzling masterpiece of the High Victorian era. But it’s no exotic folly. Underneath the mock-medieval trappings you can still trace the impressive remains of a 13th-century castle, once used as a hunting lodge by the ruthless Marcher lord Gilbert de Clare.
Castell Coch: Information and Visitors Guide - Wales Guidebook
2023年10月9日 · Castell Coch is a fairytale castle tucked away in the spellbinding woodland of Fforest Fawr. With its distinctive red walls, soaring turrets, and picturesque setting amidst lush woodland, Castell Coch sits among South Wales’ finest castles .
A HISTORY OF CASTELL COCH It is believed that the first castle was built sometime after 1081, when the King of England, William the Conqueror and his Norman army, invaded Wales. The castle was built to defend the newly conquered Cardiff from the Welsh. At this time, the castle was made of wood and was built on a simple motte, or
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Underneath the mock-medieval trappings you can still trace the impressive remains of a 13th-century castle, once used as a hunting lodge by the ruthless Marcher lord Gilbert de Clare. Castell Coch has been a plaything of the rich and powerful for over 700 years.
History - Castell Coch
The original castle at Castell Coch is thought to have been constructed in the late 11th century. It was built to defend Cardiff and control the land around the river Taff. English nobleman, Gilbert de Clare, built a new castle between 1267 and 1277 to protect his land.
Castell Coch - History and Facts | History Hit
2022年4月20日 · Castell Coch (Red Castle) is a Victorian-era folly that was built on top of the ruins of a 13th century castle thought to have been owned by Ifor Bach, a local Welsh ruler. Located in Tongwynlais in the north of Cardiff, Wales, it is a lavishly-decorated castle and as such is frequently voted as the Welsh’s favourite building in the country.
Castell Coch: A Historian‘s Perspective on Wales‘ Iconic Victorian ...
2024年5月26日 · Nestled in the lush woodlands of Tongwynlais, just north of Cardiff, Castell Coch (Welsh for "Red Castle") is a remarkable example of Victorian-era architecture and a testament to the vision and wealth of the Marquesses of Bute. This 19th-century folly, built upon the ruins of a 13th-century fortification, has become one of Wales‘ most ...
Castell Coch - The History and Iconic Castles of England and Wales
Castell Coch has a long and tumultuous history, changing hands between various Welsh and English nobles as the tides of power ebbed and flowed over the centuries. It served not just as a formidable stronghold, but also as an aristocratic residence for its various owners.
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Castell Coch. Partners in fantasy. The third Marquess of Bute inherited his family’s vast estate as an infant and, by the time he left Oxford, was reputed to be the richest man in the world. Not to mention one of Britain’s most eligible bachelors.